What happened during Winter Storm Uri in Austin, Texas?

Winter Storm Uri in February 2021 dropped Austin to minus 2°F while the Texas power grid failed for days, causing water pipes to burst across the city, treatment plants to go offline, and an extended water boil notice, with an estimated 250 or more deaths statewide.

Does Austin, Texas flash flood?

Yes, Austin sits at the Balcones Escarpment where Shoal Creek and Waller Creek can fill with walls of water in minutes during intense storms, arriving with almost no warning.

What is Austin, Texas's record high temperature?

Austin's record high is 112°F, and the June through August heat can produce multiple weeks above 105°F in drought years with heat index values regularly exceeding 115°F.

What is Austin, Texas's record low temperature?

Austin's record low is minus 2°F, set during Winter Storm Uri in February 2021.

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